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G17 JRW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 JRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,455 miles

Nearside Front BUSH SLIGHT TEAR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 88,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,601 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 23,072 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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G17 JRW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G17 JRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G17 JRW registered?

G17 JRW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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